Committee Minutes

MINUTES/PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Monday, May 13, 1996 - 3:45 p.m.

Members present: Johnson, Sande.

1. Ap. by Grand Forks Professional Baseball, Inc. for beer/wine license.
David Thompson, secretary and de facto counsel, asked for approval of license conditioned upon compliance with various departments. Mrs. Sande reminded Mr. Thompson that in major leagues sale only through 7th inning; Mr. Thompson stated this will be tightly controlled sale of alcohol. Moved by Sande and Johnson to grant license contingent upon approval of police, fire, health and inspection departments. Motion carried.

Chief Paschke introduced Capt. Dennis Dunn to the committee; that Capt. Dunn promoted to interim captain and is division commander of support and investigations, and from time to time may be in attendance at these meetings.

2. Matter of alcoholic beverage license for DJL, Inc. at 118
North 3rd Street.
Larry Stauss stated they are trying to put together business in downtown Grand Forks, almost impossible without getting someone from outside to come in because of condition of downtown, financing almost impossible; that they are working with Dave Anderson who will be going into joint venture with them (Mr. Stauss and his brother) to put in franchised business, Dave's Shack; that if they lose license, lose chance of putting together something in the city; that they have paid for license through the end of the year and wold like to ask for extension to the first of year. He stated he has held license for about 12 years. Mr. Stauss stated that what sold Mr. Anderson was what is going to happen on riverfront.

Mr. Swanson advised that it is for committee and council to act within their discretion; Code reads in terms of one year. Sande noted that they have given several extensions, and Mr. Stauss stated that council has been more than lenient, but nothing has gone in downtown.

Moved by Johnson and Sande to grant an extension to January 1, 1997. Motion carried.

3, Request for variance to ordinance re. keeping miniature horse
in city limits.
Joseph J. Worman, 1111 Lincoln Drive, stated they would like to get variance to keep this animal at their property; full grown horse 18" high, and max. of 120 lbs. He stated their yard is very large and property backs onto the river. Mrs. Worman stated they would board horse on farm in the winter, etc. and only bring in during certain times. Committee asked what reaction of neighbors was, and it was noted that neighbors not notified.
Mr. Swanson stated that present Code prohibits, and no variance

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is provided and if inclined to grant, would have to amend ordinance. (There is exemption for pot-bellied pigs). Mr. Shields, health department, stated they have nothing to recommend as not public health hazard, up to council whether want within city limits. Moved by Sande and Johnson to hold for 2 weeks to get neighborhood reaction and that Wormans bring pictures or other info. re. these animals. Motion carried. (Comm. only)

4. Request for parade permit by Kem Temple, June 8, 1996.
Chief Paschke stated they have no objections, route same as in years past. Moved by Sande and Johnson to approve request. Motion carried.

5. Request by Bob Korbach for consideration of changes in signs and curb cuts to improve safety and traffic flow in city.
Bob Korbach, 2704 Belmont Road, was present. John Thompson, traffic engineer, requested committee hold this item to allow him to review and report back in 2 weeks after obtaining additional information (accident reports, etc.) He stated he would contact Mr. Korbach re. these changes also. Held in committee for 2 weeks. Sande asked Mr. Thompson to look at stop signs at 15th and Cottonwood which had been installed for children going to Roosevelt.

6. Matter of traffic study in area of Century School:
a) re. intersection of l7th Ave.S. and S. 34th St. re. place-
ment of traffic lights.
b) request to move flashing amber lights from 20th Ave.S. and
S. 34th St. farther north to just south of Century School.

Mr. Thompson reported that traffic pretty steady since paving of S. 34th St., there is traffic study in progress to deal with traffic impact of the Aurora, and expect projections in June and will review at that time, but at this time signals not warranted (projected for year 2000 based on current traffic projections). He noted that pedestrian counts taken prior to S. 34th Street being blocked. Mr. Mitchell, principal at Century School, ques- tioned whether count accurate; that there are several large apartment bldg.in that area and S. 34th take brunt of traffic.

Mr. Thompson reported that in observing school children and driver behavior at existing 20th Ave.S. crossing it indicates that crossing is functioning fairly well; that problem with relocating school crossing light directly adj. to school is that they would be directing students to cross in congested area where motorists do not obey present parking restrictions. Mr. Thompson reported his recommendations based on work done in middle of April, no major conflicts, people ignoring no parking signs, would have to have continuous enforcement, and is not recommending any change at this time. Mr. Mitchell agreed if
they can't clean traffic far enough away from that crosswalk.

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Mr. Thompson stated that 4-way stop probably most desirable.

Mr. Thompson stated another issue is to limit South 42nd Street access; and reported that proposal to limit S. 42nd Street access from neighborhoods located west of S. 34th Street will result in higher traffic volumes by Century School.

Moved by Sande and Johnson that we request police department to do selective enforcement of stop signs on l7th Ave.S. in the fall and periodically during school year, and that the traffic engineer bring back revised warrant study when completed along with traffic projections. Motion carried.

Mr. Mitchell asked that City share information in study being done and which will be completed in June).

Moved by Johnson and Sande to deny request for any change in
location of crossing light on S. 34th Street. Motion carried.

Committee suggested to Mr. Mitchell that people observe the no parking zone. Mr. Mitchell stated they do and they will.

7. Request from GF Housing Authority/Maintenance to install crosswalk on 6th Ave.N. between N. 47th and 48th Sts., at Richards West playground.
Joel Manske, director of Housing Authority, stated they had added another youth center which directs traffic across that street, 100 kids in the area. He stated that there is increased truck traffic because of public works facility. Mr. Thompson recommended approval, and will install advance warning signs re. playground. Moved by Sande and Johnson to install crosswalk as requested and to evaluate crossing as to whether additional measures can be taken. Motion carried.

8. Request from GF Public Schools for control of parking on school side of 2nd Ave. between Central and City Hall.
Gordon Opstad, principal at Central High School and Mrs. Nord, director of Renaissance Program, reviewed program to recognize and reward students for good behavior and positive progress in academics, want to select two students from each class to be "Students of the Month" and to provide a parking space close to the school for one month, would also like to do this with teachers and classified employees. (Red River has had this program for 3 years). Mrs. Nord stated they want to have this in place when students return in August. It was noted that if student doesn't drive, would have other recognition, and that School would utilize those spaces. It was also noted that the School has access to four spaces (four red tags) which can park in any space in the area (four administrators have the red tags). The committee stated that City has parking problem for employees
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grassed area; and it was stated that kids use for crossing from gym to school. After further discussion it was moved by Johnson and Sande to direct traffic engineer to look at possibility of adding additional spaces at west end of area and report back. Motion carried. (Held for 2 weeks).

9. Matter of question of public vote on approval of mosquito
control program for 1997.
Don Shields and Richard Klockman were present; that this was 2-year program which ends this year and that this matter would be brought to vote of the public; and submitted question to the committee. Mr. Shields reported that this measure reviewed by the city attorney and needs to go to council whether to place on November ballot. He also stated that in his view implementation of program would take fulltime position. Johnson stated he was opposed if requires fulltime position; and Sande stated they are required to have vote. Mr. Shields stated if measure passed, he would be back to implement and one recommendation would be for fulltime supervisor. Moved by Sande and Johnson to approve ballot language as presented. Motion carried.

10. Health Department agreements:
a) Northwest Tech. College for supervised work experience.
Mr. Shields reported this is second year for this program. Moved by Johnson and Sande to approve he agreement. Motion carried.

b) UM/Crookston for mosquito control/environmental health
internship.
Mr. Shields reported this is new program, asked committee to review, and approve contingent upon any recommendations from city attorney. Moved by Johnson and Sande to approve, subject to review by the city attorney. Motion carried.

11. Matter of specs. for defibrillator for fire department.
The committee reviewed specifications for calling for bids. It was reported that the current unit purchased two years ago, and this equipment same as what have had in the past. Moved by Sande and Johnson to approve specs. and authorize call for bids. Motion carried. (Comm. only).

12. Applications for gaming permits:
a) Tufte Manor Manorettes - raffle 10/05/96
b) Muskies, Inc., Red River Valley Chapter - raffle 9/17/96
c) ND Special Olympics - renewal of 3 sites through 6/30/97
1) Highway 81 North, Bronze Boot
2) 805 N. 42nd Street, Speedway
3) 1405 DeMers Avenue, Big Daddy's
d) ND Assn. for Disabled - renewal of 2 sites thru 6/30/97
1) 1820 S. Washington, South Forks Plaza, Bingo Palace
2) Highway 2 West, Ramada Inn
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e) Prairie Public Broadcasting - site auth. thru 6/30/97
It was noted that the city attorney had reviewed and approved all applications. Moved by Sande and Johnson to approve applications as presented. Motion carried. (comm. only)

f) Grand Forks Catholic Schools Assn., Inc., St. Mary's School, 216 Belmont Road (site authorization)
g) Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors' Bureau, 3 sites
1) 1210 N. 43rd St., Holiday Inn.
2) Highway 2 West, Westward Ho Motel
3) 414 Gateway Drive, Charlie Brown's Bar.
It was noted that all applications had been reviewed and approved by the city attorney. Moved by Sande and Johnson to approve applications as presented. Motion carried. (comm. only)

It was moved by Sande and Johnson to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

Alice Fontaine
City Clerk

Dated: 5/13/96.